Cartons and boxes

Griffon Vault Vodka rocks the box

New spirits company looks inside the box to create a new experience for consumers: a premium vodka in a portable, bag-on-box format that can easily be refrigerated.

March 18, 2017

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 597

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Walmart's tea leaves

Seems like whenever I say anything about Walmart's requirement that only direct-print flexography be used for putting GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) on corrugated cases of food, feedback comes flooding in.

March 17, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Brazilian dairy cooperative expands market reach with aseptic filling machine

In an effort to expand its dairy filling processes, dairy cooperative CCGL installs a second aseptic filler at its Cruz Alta plant.

March 17, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Action Technology appoints new global sales director

Peter De Cock will lead Action Technology’s worldwide sales efforts for aerosol and pump dispensing components.

March 17, 2017

Material handling

Pharma-Logistics Initiative to Address Supply Chain Issues

Speaking at the 15th IQPC Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Summit in Toronto, TEAM-UP Founder Alan Kennedy stressed the need for the pharma sector to embrace some of the supply chain concepts from other industries.

March 16, 2017

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Signature Snacks—the pride of Dubai

Based in Dubai, largest city in the United Arab Emirates, Signature Snacks has seen remarkable growth since its 2014 launch, and packaging has played a key role.

March 15, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Oden Machinery moves to new plant

Liquid filling and blending machinery supplier Oden Machinery expands to new facility.

March 15, 2017

Plastics/resins

Evaluating Materials for Container Closure Systems for Medical Products

Materials include glass, metal, plastic and rubber, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. Factors such as the physical performance, the nature of supply and the chemical compatibility of the material must be considered.

March 14, 2017

Flexibles

Tostitos bag helps football fans ‘Party Safe’

A limited-edition, sensor-equipped snack bag changes color when alcohol is detected, reminding Super Bowl fans not to drink and drive after the party. Promo codes provide discounts on Uber.

March 13, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Dansensor A/S undergoes name change to Mocon Europe A/S

Mocon changes name for European subsidiary, Dansensor A/S to support expanding global footprint.

March 13, 2017

Contract Packaging

CPA to host Sourcing Center at ProFood Tech

Center will provide brand owners with information on how to source contract-packaging service providers and will give them an opportunity to ask questions and interact with industry executives.

March 12, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Plastic film & non-bottle rigid package recycling rates released

Film up 3% in 2015, while the recycling rates for non-bottle rigid plastic packaging dips 4%. However, rigids still up nearly four times 2007 levels.

March 12, 2017

Containers

Read my lips: Consumers speak on lip balm packaging preferences

New research uncovers consumers’ functional and aesthetic preferences around lip balm package types.

March 11, 2017